Charitable contributions, donations and grants

• The applicant must be a legally registered not-for-profit Canadian organization.
• For charitable contributions/donations, the applicant must be a Registered Charity with a Canada Revenue Agency registration number.
• The program/activity must align with Merck Canada’s priority areas (health care, science education, and related community-based charitable initiatives).
• For independent grants, the supported activity must be independent, with no involvement or participation by Merck Canada.
• For independent grants, Merck Canada must receive nothing in return for the funding.

Who is eligible?

• Legally registered Canadian not-for-profit organizations
• Registered Charities in Canada (with a CRA registration number) applying for charitable contributions/donations

Who is not eligible

• Organizations that are not Registered Charities (for charitable contributions/donations)
• Organizations that are not legally registered not-for-profits in Canada

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Activities where Merck Canada is involved or participates (for independent grants)
• Requests where Merck Canada receives something in return (for independent grants)

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada

• Requests must be submitted at least 45 days before the activity/event start date.
• Support may be provided as a charitable contribution/donation or as an independent grant, depending on the request.
• Merck Canada’s priority areas include health care, science education, and related community-based charitable initiatives.